Mark Carney Named Canada’s New Liberal Leader and Prime Minister-Designate

The former central bank governor takes the helm as Canada faces economic challenges and rising tensions with the U.S.

Mark Carney, a former central bank governor in Canada and the UK, was elected leader of Canada’s Liberal Party with 85.9% of the vote, succeeding Justin Trudeau.
Carney is set to become Canada’s next prime minister and is expected to call for national elections by October 2025.
In his acceptance speech, Carney criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies and rhetoric, vowing that Canada will remain independent and resist economic and territorial pressures.
Carney’s leadership comes as U.S.-Canada relations are strained, with recent tariff disputes and Trump’s provocative comments about Canada’s sovereignty.
The Liberal Party has seen a significant resurgence in polls following Trudeau’s resignation and growing national concerns over U.S. actions.